No off-year election year in Rogers City
by Peter Jakey– Managing Editor
In American politics, Tuesday is considered to be an off-year election date. In Michigan, it falls between last year?s gubernatorial race and the ?08 Presidential scrum, which intensifies with each passing day. For people outside the city limits of Onaway and Rogers City the above holds true, but that is not the case for registered voters of Rogers City and Onaway, as the expiring terms of each governing body are being contested. Combined, Presque Isle County?s most populated towns have a total of 14 candidates seeking public office. In Rogers City, the race has drawn in the most candidates in years.
THERE ARE seven candidates running for three council seats, while the mayor?s race has more than one person?s name on the ballot for the first time in nearly two decades. There are four candidates running for two, four-year council terms. They include incumben
THE MAYOR?S race features incumbent Beach Hall, who is opposed by newcomer Ted Urban, Jr. All three Rogers City precincts will vote at the high school, with polls being open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. There could be slight delays in the early hours as election workers get acclimated to a new state requirement. Voters much show picture I.D. or sign an affidavit to receive a ballot. The Onaway City commission has five candidates running for two, two-year terms.